Lug
Pronunciation
- enPR: lÅg, IPA: /lʌɡ/
- Rhymes: -ʌɡ
Origin
Probably from Old Norse (compare Swedish lugga, Norwegian lugge). Noun is via Scots lugge, probably from Old Norse (compare Swedish and Norwegian lugg). Probably related to slug ("lazy, slow-moving"), which is from similar Scandinavian sources.
Full definition of lug
Noun
lug
(plural lugs)- The act of hauling or dragging.a hard lug
- That which is hauled or dragged.The pack is a heavy lug.
- Anything that moves slowly.
- A lug nut.
- (electricity) A device for terminating an electrical conductor to facilitate the mechanical connection; to the conductor it may be crimped to form a cold weld, soldered or have pressure from a screw.
- A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
- A fool, a large man.
- (UK) An ear or ear lobe.
- A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
- (slang) A request for money, as for political purposes.They put the lug on him at the courthouse.
- (UK, dialect) A rod or pole.
- (UK, dialect) A measure of length equal to 16½ feet.
- SpenserEight lugs of ground.
- (nautical) A lugsail.
- (harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
- A lugworm.
Derived terms
- (lug nut) lug nut
- (large man) big lug
- (protruding support) launch lug
Verb
- (transitive) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry.Why do you always lug around so many books?
- CollierThey must divide the image among them, and so lug off every one his share.
- (transitive) To run at too slow a speed.When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.
- (transitive, nautical) To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.